Korean word

사진작가

Pronunciation

Romanizationsajinjakkka

Meaning

  • nounphotographer

Example

나는 사진작가가 되고 싶어요.na neun sa jin jak kka ga toe go si peo yo

I want to be a photographer.

Illustration for 사진작가 (photographer)

More examples

프리랜서 사진작가로 일하고 있어요.peu ri raen seo sa jin jak kka ro il ha go i sseo yo

I am working as a freelance photographer.

Core concept

An artist who uses a camera to create photographs from real scenes and moments.

Common phrases

  • 프리랜서 사진작가peu ri raen seo sa jin jak kka

    freelance photographer

  • 아마추어 사진작가a ma chu eo sa jin jak kka

    amateur photographer

  • 웨딩 사진작가we ding sa jin jak kka

    wedding photographer

Similar words

사진가sajinga: A photographer who explores personal ideas and artistic expression through photography.
아마추어 사진가amachueo sajinga: A photography enthusiast who practices seriously as a hobby rather than a profession.
사진 찍는 사람sajin jjingneun saram: A person who uses a camera to take pictures in ordinary daily situations.

Definition in Korean

카메라로 이미지를 찍어 예술적 감각으로 사진 작품을 창작하는 사람ka me ra ro i mi ji reul jji geo ye sul jeok kam ga geu ro sa jin chak pu meul chang ja ka neun sa ram

Word origin

Built from 사진 (sajin, "photograph") and 작가 (jakkka, "artist or creator"), the term means a creator of photographic works.

Usage tips

  • In a self introduction, this word highlights photography as the person's work or artistic identity rather than merely describing an activity.

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